Materials contained in this career education implementation booklet (one in a series of seven) are designed to provide experiences for developing the skills necessary to plan and manage a comprehensive career education program. This booklet focuses on the processes of planning and implementing and is closely related to Booklet #1, Consultation and…

The work and condition of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee during July 1, 1976 to June 30, 1977 are highlighted. Summaries are provided on: (1) enrollments in the member institutions; (2) graduates, including a breakdown by level of degree; (3) faculties, including discussions on an optional retirement program,…

The design and outcome of a bilingual education program evaluation emphasizing the instructional and attitudinal variables of the bilingual education program presently in operation is described. The purpose of this program evaluation emphasizing needs assessment is to gather base-line data for continued evaluations in the following years. The…

To meet the needs of the State of Tennessee and the people involved in the administration of local vocational programs, an inservice training program for local vocational administrators was developed. The basic approach to the project centered on the extern concept. Major components of the program included a summer conference, regional and…

Information on the background of the project from which this model was developed, and a brief project description are presented in the beginning section (eight pages) of this document. (The major objective of the project was to develop a statewide articulated food service curriculum model related to realistic employment competencies to be used in…

One of a series of 11 arts and humanities career exploration resource guides for grade 7-12 teachers, counselors, and students, this program planning guide suggests several curriculum models for out-of-school programs to augment traditional school courses. Chapter 1 introduces the guide and suggests its uses for administrators, teachers, and…

The Master of Arts programs in Human Development and Education at Saint Mary's College (Minnesota) arose in response to a need felt by many involved in the helping professions for a nontraditional approach to graduate education. The program is designed to develop competence in understanding one's own growth as well as that of others with whom the…

Developed as a guide for educational planners interested in expanding their career guidance and career education delivery system, this handbook suggests general plans, procedures, staffing patterns, activities, and resources in eight chapters. Chapter 1 provides a broad perspective on the rationale for career resource centers. Chapter 2 covers…

This manual is designed to aid school guidance counselors in creating and implementing a public relations (PR) program to educate those both inside and outside the school system about the purposes, operations, and unique characteristics of guidance and counseling. The manual contains six sections, plus a bibliography of public relations…

This guide describes Energy Conservation-and-Use Technology (ECUT), identifies job categories for technicians working in the field, and assists planners, administrators, faculty, and industrial and community educators in establishing and conducting relevant training programs. Section 1 defines the ECU technicians, provides a job description, and…

Written for planners and practitioners in employability skills development programs, this handbook provides information and resources for designing and implementing competency-based instruction. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to basic terms and concepts that make up a competency-based system. It describes four skills required for one to be…

In 1978 the Commonwealth of Virginia initiated a three-year plan to develop basal fourth- and seventh-grade Virginia studies materials utilizing the resources of public and private institutions. The plan involved three stages: planning (1978-79), materials development (1979-80), and field testing and revision (1980-81). This document reviews the…

A report is given on the status of the Drug Abuse Education Program mandated by the state of Oklahoma. Recommendations for further improvement, modification, or additional legislation are also presented. The introduction presents basic premises about and characteristics of prevention education and, in the light of these premises, the…

Intended for use by college and university educators, this book contains theoretical ideas and practical activities designed to enhance and promote writing across the curriculum programs. Topics discussed in the 12 major chapters are (1) conceptual frameworks of the cross writing program; (2) journal writing across the curriculum; (3) writing and…

This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 11 titles deal with the following topics: (1) interpersonal communication in the reference interview; (2) the relationship of a principal's communication behavior to the teacher's perceived job satisfaction; (3) the relationship…